2018 Regular Session Representative Lester Carpenter Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Lester Carpenter District 1 ../../../members/house/carpenter.xml ../house_p_authors/carpenter.xml Principal Author Only 10/29/18 at 10:04 HB 115 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0115IN.pdf Ad valorem tax; exempt certain business personal property from. Carpenter 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0115.xml %$ HB 119 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0119IN.pdf Transportation; transfer law enforcement duties of MDOT to the Department of Public Safety. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0119.xml HB 135 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0135IN.pdf Concealed firearms on school premises; authorize local school board to adopt policy permitting certain school employees to carry. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0135.xml HB 172 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0172IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain felony offenses. Carpenter 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0172.xml %$ HB 264 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0264IN.pdf MS Highway Safety Patrol; increase salaries of sworn officers by $5,000.00. Steverson ../House_authors/Steverson.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0264.xml HB 354 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0354PS.pdf General fund revenue; provide that percent of growth in will be used for repair and maintenance of state and local roads. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB0354.xml * HB 355 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0355PS.pdf MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board. Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0355.xml * HB 356 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0356IN.pdf MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0356.xml HB 357 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0357PS.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist municipalities and counties with bridge improvements. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 03/13 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0357.xml %$ HB 358 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0358IN.pdf Use tax; provide that portion of revenue collected from certain taxpayers will be used for road and bridge repair and improvements. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/08 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0358.xml HB 359 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0359CS.pdf State road construction; prohibit if construction has not begun and right-of-way has not been acquired. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0359.xml * HB 393 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0393SG.pdf State Inland Port Authority; revise the powers and duties of. Carpenter 03/15 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0393.xml % HB 411 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0411IN.pdf End-of-course subject area tests; discontinue and require minimum score on the ACT for graduation. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0411.xml HB 413 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0413IN.pdf Stun gun; remove the term from the firearms category. Criswell ../House_authors/Criswell.xml 02/08 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0413.xml HB 536 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0536IN.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for $2,000.00 increase over four years at $500.00/year beginning with the 2018-2019 term. Hopkins ../House_authors/Hopkins.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0536.xml HB 669 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0669PS.pdf Sixteenth section land; allow current lease holder to re-lease the land on no more than two occasions. Pigott ../House_authors/Pigott.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0669.xml * HB 713 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0713IN.pdf Medicaid; prohibit division from implementing or operating any managed care program after July 1, 2019. Arnold ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0713.xml HB 717 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0717IN.pdf Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment. Arnold ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0717.xml HB 747 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0747PS.pdf Excess state funds; authorize a portion of to be invested in bonds issued, assumed or guaranteed by the State of Israel. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0747.xml * HB 769 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0769IN.pdf Health insurance policies; delete age limitation on requirement to provide autism-related coverage. Massengill ../House_authors/Massengill.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0769.xml HB 806 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0806PS.pdf Alcorn County MDOC property; authorize DFA to transfer certain to City of Corinth, MS and Alcorn County, MS. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0806.xml HB 948 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0948PS.pdf Windstorm Underwriting Association; revise various provisions relating to. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0948.xml *% HB 975 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0975IN.pdf Public schools; require toll-free number for reporting abuse and neglect to be posted in all. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0975.xml HB 996 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0996IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase annual minimum salary to $15,000.00. Hopkins ../House_authors/Hopkins.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0996.xml HB1083 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1083PS.pdf Firearms, authorize those with enhanced carry to bring onto public property. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 03/22 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1083.xml * HB1223 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1223IN.pdf Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Acquisition Assistance Program. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1223.xml HB1224 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1224IN.pdf Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1224.xml HB1422 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1422IN.pdf MS Highway Safety Patrol; authorize to create rules and regulations to allow off-duty wide-load escorts. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1422.xml HB1424 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1424IN.pdf State law enforcement officers; revise compensatory time provided to. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1424.xml HB1425 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1425IN.pdf County jails; specify items that sheriff may purchase with monies from the Inmate Canteen Fund to benefit inmates and staff of. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1425.xml HB1447 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1447IN.pdf Assault and aggravated assault; include health care providers in provisions regarding. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1447.xml HB1455 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1455IN.pdf Enhanced carry permit; authorize DPS to create a distinctive permit for. Carpenter 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1455.xml HB1505 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1505IN.pdf Vaccinations; allow religious belief exemption from requirement for school attendance based on. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 01/30 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1505.xml HB1510 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1510SG.pdf Gestational Age Act; create. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1510.xml * HB1544 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1544IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Baldwyn with improvements to natural gas system. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1544.xml %$ HB1626 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1626IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for capital improvements at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Hale ../House_authors/Hale.xml 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1626.xml %$ HB1638 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1638IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks. Bounds ../House_authors/Bounds.xml 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1638.xml %$ HB1639 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1639IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the City of Farmington with sewer system improvements. Carpenter 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1639.xml %$ HB1640 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1640IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Town of Burnsville with water system improvements. Carpenter 02/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1640.xml %$ HB1660 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1660IN.pdf Town of Tishomingo; authorize expansion of gas distribution system. Bell (21st) ../House_authors/Bell_(21st).xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1660.xml HC 26 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0026SG.pdf Honorable Representative Tyrone Ellis; commend esteemed and laudable legislative career and public service of. Williams-Barnes ../House_authors/Williams-Barnes.xml 03/12 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0026.xml HC 39 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0039SG.pdf Honorable Judge Tommy Gardner; commend service of and congratulate upon the occasion of his retirement. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 01/29 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0039.xml HC 40 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0040IN.pdf Judge Jim Pounds; commend and recognize on outstanding professional accomplishments and tremendous community service. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0040.xml HC 56 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0056PS.pdf U.S. Constitution; submit application to Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V to propose amendments limited to certain restraints on federal government. Eubanks ../House_authors/Eubanks.xml 03/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0056.xml * HC 81 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0081SG.pdf Remanufacturing (Reman) Day 2018; declare April 12 as. Carpenter 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0081.xml HC 102 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0102SG.pdf Poppy Month; designate May 2018 as in Mississippi. Carpenter 03/28 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0102.xml HC 103 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HC/HC0103SG.pdf Senator Thad Cochran; commend upon his retirement after 46 years representing Mississippi in Washington D.C. Sykes ../House_authors/Sykes.xml 03/28 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0103.xml HR 24 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HR/HR0024PS.pdf Climentine Richardson Williams; commend her life and legacy upon her passing. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0024.xml HR 26 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HR/HR0026PS.pdf Pearl River Community College Men's Soccer Team; commend upon winning MACJC Region 23 State Soccer Tournament. Corley ../House_authors/Corley.xml 02/19 (H) Immediate Release ../history/HR/HR0026.xml HR 46 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HR/HR0046PS.pdf Mrs. Betty Staples; commend for her service to the House of Representatives by making baked goods each session. Denny ../House_authors/Denny.xml 03/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0046.xml HR 83 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HR/HR0083PS.pdf Senator Thad Cochran; commend upon his retirement after 46 years representing Mississippi in Washington, D.C. Sykes ../House_authors/Sykes.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0083.xml HR 92 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/HR/HR0092PS.pdf Representative Robert Huddleston; commend distinguished legislative career of upon his retirement. Middleton ../House_authors/Middleton.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0092.xml